section 17
Punishment of bigamy.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Civil195537 sections
Statutory text
Any marriage between two Hindus solemnized after the commencement of this Act is void if at the date of such marriage either party had a husband or wife living; and the provisions of sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860), shall apply accordingly.
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